The Milwaukee Bucks, and the New Orleans Pelicans meet in a match that aims to continue their good momentum in the NBA. Although these two teams come from a different result on their last game, they still have a good momentum. The Bucks are coming from a win against the Jazz while the Pelicans are from a loss against the Suns on their last game. In addition, this will be the first time these two teams meet this season. This meeting will be on December 20, 2022, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8), as the Pelicans host this game.
The Bucks are from a 123-97 victory against the Utah Jazz, where they look to be incredible both offensively and defensively. However, if they want to win in this game, they need to play as efficient as they did last match. This is their only way to be able to challenge the Pelicans, who has the home court advantage. As for the Pelicans, they came from a 118-114 loss against the Suns. They were actually leading the whole game, but have failed to maintain that lead until the end of the game. Now, they want to bounce back from that disappointing loss, especially they are playing at home.
Milwaukee Bucks
Currently at the second of the Eastern Conference, it is not far until they reach the top spot if they could keep on winning. However, what is unfortunate for the Bucks is the fact that they are without their stars. Consistency have been their problem, especially on the three-point line, where they have been very inconsistent. When talking about the three-point line, they are only 35.2% from it, the 17th in the league. This squad have been more successful attacking the basket. Luckily for them, they have been doing well in the free-throw line, averaging 73.8%, where they need to take advantage of. Offensively, they are the 17th in the league with an average of 111.9 points per game. Defensively, they allow only 108.4 points per game, as it is very difficult to score against them.
Although they are still in the second of the standings, they are still wary as they will be without their key players. Kris Middleton, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both questionable due to injuries. Joe Ingles on the other hand is out for this game.
New Orleans Pelicans
Just like their opponent, this is also the second in their conference standings, only won win away from claiming the top spot. This squad is shooting 48.7% from the floor, making them the fourth-highest team in shooting percentage. However, despite the record, they are not doing well from the free-throw line. In that area, they are only averaging 78.7%, area they need to work on to be at the top. They are currently the sixth when it comes to offense, as they are averaging 114.7 points per game. On the other hand, as for their defense they are allowing 112 points per game, the eight-lowest in the NBA.
Just like their opponent, they are also missing some of their players like Brandon Ingram and E.J. Liddell, who are both out indefinitely due to injury.
Prediction:
Milwaukee Bucks
Total Under: 106.5
Odds: 0.96
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